Gilmer County, GA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gilmer County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 151 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gilmer County compares with Georgia
Gilmer County against Georgia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gilmer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gilmer County | Georgia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.9 | 62.4 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.80 | 0.50 | 0.49 | 1.6× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.3% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 24.5% | 24.8% | 24% below the state |
Compared with Georgia, Gilmer County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Gilmer County: 0.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Georgia: 0.5%).
Overview
Police reported 151 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gilmer County since 2015: 115 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 29 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.9% in Georgia.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
0.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.5% across Georgia.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Gilmer County happened on SR-5 (2), SR-52 (2), CR-LEGION Road (1) and SR-2 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Georgia: 2.6%).
Route planning tips for Gilmer County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gilmer County.
- 0.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Georgia; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gilmer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gilmer County) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 2 |
| SR-52 | 2 |
| CR-LEGION Road | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gilmer County) |
|---|---|
| Ga 52 | 2 |
| Ga 52 Near Ga 52 Ramp | 2 |
| Ga 52 Near Ridgemont Drive | 2 |
| Ga Hwy 515 At First Avenue | 2 |
| Highland Xing | 2 |
| Industrial Blvd Maddox Drive | 2 |
| Browns Mill Rd Se Near Zip Industrial Blvd Se | 1 |
| Burnt Mountain Rd Near Dickerson Dr | 1 |
Gilmer County at a glance
| Population | 33,327 |
| Land area | 426.2 sq mi |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,694 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gilmer County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +47% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 10 | -31% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 17 | +63% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gilmer County
ZIP codes in Gilmer County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gilmer County
How many truck accidents are there in Gilmer County?
Since 2015, 151 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gilmer County (115 injured, 4 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gilmer County?
February has the most truck crashes in Gilmer County, 11.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gilmer County?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gilmer County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gilmer County compare with Georgia?
Per 100,000 residents, Gilmer County has 37.9 truck crashes a year; Georgia has 62.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gilmer County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.